What is there to do on Maui in the rain?|194912

We just got to Kihei on Maui for our honeymoon, and it_s our first time visiting Hawai_i. We_d planned on lounging at the beach, trying snorkeling/scuba, driving the road to Hana, and checking out the sunrise on Haleakla. All those activities seem to be in jeopardy since there_s a 30-60% chance of rain every day for the week we_re here.

Besides going to the movies and shopping are there some fun activities to do while here? Bonus points for things that can only be done while here.

The rain never lasts long ... so go exploring!

Western Maui - Lahaina

Central Maui - the Maui Ocean Center (indoors and out), and/or a drive up to the peak of Haleakala Volcano

North Central Maui - Have lunch at _Mama_s Fish House_ and watch the kamikazi wind-surfers while you eat!

Eastern Maui - take a drive to Hana, along the 35 mile _Road to Hana_ - take is slow! There are over 500 hairpin turns, 64 one-lane bridges, and many parks and outlook views along the way.

Hana town area - Have a nice lunch or dinner at the Hana Maui Hotel - a top pick for the visiting rich and famous, but still reasonably priced! Take a walk afterwards around Hana Bay...

and don_t forget, make lotsa love while you_re on Maui - you won_t find a better place on earth for it!

Best regards,
OC

um, consemate the marriage again or read a book

Kihei is on the leeward side of the East Maui Volcano (the Hawaiian name Haleakala refers only to the summit). The weather forecast is for the whole island. This time of year, the rain will be brought to the island by tradewinds, so the rain will fall more on the northeast side of the islands and on the mountains. Kihei and Lahaina will actually see very little rain, even if Hana sees several inches.

Don_t worry, the sun will come out, and you will have fun.

Get in your car _ drive to Lahaina...it might be sunny there. If not, plan on going to Ulalena, a really good evening show based on Hawaiian legends _ traditions....read synopsis 1st. If you_re driving to Hana, be sure to bring a snack or lunch, bathing suits _ camera....suggest an early start _ be careful when you drive. (I was told only tourists _ crazy people drive there _ back....we drove there....). You can still snorkel in the rain. Sunrise at Haleakala only if it_s nice. Otherwise, you_ll see only clouds. The sun peeks out in spite of showers! How heavy is the rain?

It_s your honeymoon. Stay in bed.

The story goes... In Hawaii, if you don_t like the waether... Wait fifteen minutes...
Go! Have fun! Yes it will rain and it will clear right up!

Try the Maui Ocean Center. It sounds lame, but its actually pretty cool and you_ll be able to kill a few hours there.